General Examination Tips

• Read each question carefully
• Ensure your answer contains information that is relevant to the question – do not write all you know about a topic – apply your answer to the facts.
• Look for key words in each question – e.g. identify, explain, discuss – these will help you to assess how much detail is required in your answer.
• Quote appropriate references to the legislation and/or professional conduct rules or you will lose marks.
• Look at the maximum marks that will be awarded for each question - a question worth 8 marks will require a more detailed response than a question worth 2 marks.
• Use good clear English – write in sentences and with punctuation. You must demonstrate that your English language skill is good enough to allow you to practise as a solicitor.
• The exam is not a test of memory and you are permitted to take authorised materials into the test room. Know what is in the course manual etc and where to find it.
• Plan your time.
• If you do start to run out of time – answer the remaining questions in note form, whilst marks may be lost you will get some marks whereas if you do not attempt them you will get none.